Bluesound Node 2i - $450
Marantz HD-AMP1 - $750
Magnepan LRS - $650
The Marantz integrated (discontinued) originally sold for $1100, has a decent but older Sabre DAC on board and plenty of connection options. It's uses an older Hypex class d for amplification. (I use mine in the hot summer months in lieu of tubes.) I think it's a bargain at this price. Much has already been written about the Node 2i. It's been discounted as of late (likely at the end of its cycle). Or save yourself a few hundred bucks and find the discontinued Chromecast Audio for streaming. Much has already been written about the Maggies as well. They need some space, of course, but if your room can accommodate them you'll have a nice little system for under $2000.
Marantz HD-AMP1 - $750
Magnepan LRS - $650
The Marantz integrated (discontinued) originally sold for $1100, has a decent but older Sabre DAC on board and plenty of connection options. It's uses an older Hypex class d for amplification. (I use mine in the hot summer months in lieu of tubes.) I think it's a bargain at this price. Much has already been written about the Node 2i. It's been discounted as of late (likely at the end of its cycle). Or save yourself a few hundred bucks and find the discontinued Chromecast Audio for streaming. Much has already been written about the Maggies as well. They need some space, of course, but if your room can accommodate them you'll have a nice little system for under $2000.